IoT Hardware Engineer

Madfish; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an IoT Hardware Engineer to work on advanced AI-powered IoT, robotics, and industrial edge systems. Candidates should have a strong background in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and connectivity. This role offers flexible remote work and the chance to lead architecture decisions for cutting-edge products. Ideal applicants will possess hands-on experience with hardware design and prototyping skills.

Benefits

Flexible remote schedule

Long-term stable cooperation

Work on cutting-edge projects

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded Linux and single-board computers like Raspberry Pi.
• Familiarity with NVIDIA Jetson platforms and deep learning pipelines.
• Proficient in various microcontrollers like ESP32 and STM32.

Responsibilities

• Work on embedded Linux, microcontrollers, sensors, and connectivity.
• Design and prototype low-power IoT systems.
• Lead hardware decisions and architecture for projects.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Embedded Systems

Microcontrollers

Connectivity

Prototyping

Safety standards

Tools

KiCad

Altium

Job description

We are building advanced AI-powered IoT, robotics, and industrial edge systems across multiple industries (smart cities, factories, drones, safety systems).
We are looking for a hands‑on IoT Hardware Engineer who can work across embedded Linux, microcontrollers, sensors, connectivity, and edge AI.

Must-Have Technical Skills

Embedded Systems

• Embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot, Debian-based)
• Single-board computers: Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, Rock Pi, Odroid, Orange Pi

NVIDIA Jetson Platforms

• Nano, TX1/TX2, Xavier, Orin
• BSP, JetPack, device drivers
• DeepStream & TensorRT pipelines (camera → inference → output)

Microcontrollers

• ESP32, STM32, nRF52/91, RP2040

Sensors & Peripherals

• I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, ADC, GPIO
• Camera modules (OV5647, IMX219, IMX477)
• LiDAR, IMU, ToF sensors

Connectivity

• Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth/BLE
• LoRa / LoRaWAN
• Zigbee
• NB‑IoT / LTE‑M
• 4G/5G modules

Hardware & Power

• Low‑power & battery‑powered system design
• PCB schematic review + basic layout skills (KiCad/Altium)
• Strong prototyping & lab skills: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter, soldering/rework

Nice-to-Have / Big Plus

• Edge AI deployment: TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, OpenVINO
• Docker on embedded devices
• IoT protocols: MQTT, CoAP, OPC‑UA, DDS
• Cellular modems (Quectel, Simcom, Telit)
• Safety standards: IEC 61508, ISO 26262
• Python / C / C++ for prototyping & firmware development

Soft Skills

• Maker mindset — able to take a prototype from idea → hardware → firmware → working demo
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast changes
• Experience across any of these domains is a plus: industrial IoT, agritech, smart cities, medical devices, robotics, consumer electronics, automotive systems

What We Offer

• Work on cutting‑edge AI + IoT products used in GCC & APAC
• Long‑term stable cooperation
• Flexible remote schedule
• Opportunity to own architecture decisions and lead hardware direction